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Newsom Slams Trump as 'Most Destructive' President Ever

12/12/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom called U.S. President Donald Trump "the most destructive" president in U.S. history during a podcast with Ezra Klein, warning his leadership threatens democracy and urging resistance.
Newsom expressed frustration with political and corporate entities that support Trump, labeling them complicit.
Newsom emphasized the importance of fighting for fair elections and criticized crony capitalism.
Trump mocked Newsom and called for his resignation, linking him to California's wildfires.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom called U.S. President Donald Trump "the most destructive" president in U.S. history during a podcast with Ezra Klein, warning his leadership threatens democracy and urging resistance.
Newsom expressed frustration with political and corporate entities that support Trump, labeling them complicit.
Newsom emphasized the importance of fighting for fair elections and criticized crony capitalism.
Trump mocked Newsom and called for his resignation, linking him to California's wildfires.